ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways carried 22.4 million passengers in 2025, an increase of 21 percent year-on-year and the highest annual total in the airline’s history, underpinned by sustained demand and disciplined capacity growth across its expanding global network. Passenger load factor for the full year reached 88.3 percent, up two percentage points compared with 2024, reflecting strong commercial performance throughout …

DUBAI/GULF TIME The UAE witnessed a historic cultural milestone with the successful launch of Gulf Idol Season 1, proudly presented by Riva, at the prestigious Etisalat Academy Grounds, Dubai. For the first time in the Gulf, a world-class competition brought together talented singers, dancers, instrumentalists, and unique performers representing diverse nationalities, religions, cultures, and artistic styles. A Visionary Initiative Led …

ELEVATE, the visionary lifestyle real estate brand, has officially broken ground on the highly anticipated Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach Residences, marking the start of construction for a landmark residential destination delivered in partnership with Ennismore, the global lifestyle hospitality group behind Mondrian. In a ceremony held on Al Marjan Island, ELEVATE announced the appointment of Pinnacle Piling as the …